School is out, the days are longer and warmer - how will you spend that time? In between beach days or hikes, volunteerism can fill your time and your heart. We’ve sorted and selected just a few volunteer opportunities to get you thinking but there are many more ways to get involved, explore them all below.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Volunteers Needed: 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Volunteers must be able to stand for 5 hours.
Students may be eligible for DOUBLE Community Service Hours with permission from their school. Best view of the fireworks display, free volunteer t-shirt, and vouchers towards food purchases! Please join us!
Minimum age: 16
The swim meet volunteer will be tasked with assisting with the running of FCPA organized indoor pool swim meets taking place at Rec Centers throughout the county. Volunteers will report to the designated onsite meet manager and will be assigned a task when they arrive. Duties to include directing and lining up swimmers and timing swimmers in individual lanes.
Minimum age: 16
Assist with event logistics including directing traffic, parking and customer inquiries for Starlight Cinema series taking place on Saturday evenings in August. Stay and watch the movie after your shift!
Excellent opportunity for school service hours!
16 and up unless accompanied by adult.

Storm drain labeling is an effective, low-cost method of educating residents about water quality problems in our streams, lakes, rivers and the Bay. NVSWCD is currently recruiting volunteers to conduct storm drain labeling projects. First, volunteers find a location and obtain approval from the civic or homeowners' association. Second, there is a community education component. Finally, there is the labeling component.

Scott's Run Nature Preserve is an ecologically and globally unique preserve and home to remarkable plants and wildlife. Join our Stewardship team and partake in our upcoming volunteer cleanups at Scott's Run. Volunteers under 16 years old must volunteer with a parent/guardian. Limited spots per event.
Minimum age: 12

We will have our July 4th Carnival Day Cookout on July 7th from 10 am to 2 pm. This event will be indoors, and we need volunteers to help set up, clean up, and assist with operating the popcorn machine, ice machine, and cotton candy machine during the event. Additionally, we will have carnival-themed games, and volunteers are needed to assist us in running those games.
Minimum age: 16

Spring Hill RECenter seeking a community, corporate or service group to assist with a cleanup project this summer. Group would be helping clean up and beautify our overgrown sun deck area. Flexible on time/date. Preference is for adult groups and professionals who have some experience with gardening and landscaping.

KEEN Greater DC organizes free, non-competitive sports and recreation programs for kids and teens with disabilities. At this program, you will be assisting our athletes for an hour of bowling.
Looking for more ways to get involved?

You may find yourself enjoying an outdoor movie, musical event, or maybe strolling a beautiful community garden or park this summer. Can you help support the organizations working to provide summer activities to the community by being a volunteer? Commit at the level that feels right for you and connect with new people who live and work here too.

We have a brand-new Volunteer Management System chock-full of ways to get involved with Fairfax County Government organizations and local nonprofits looking for summer volunteers. We hope to see you out there!
As a further special feature, we'd like to highlight this excellent opportunity!
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, established in 1967, honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Produced annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the Festival has featured participants from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. 

June 29–July 4 and July 6–9 National Mall Washington, D.C. Between 12th and 14th

Volunteers under 18 years old must have parental permission. The Folklife Festival is an excellent opportunity for students who wish to complete community service and service-learning hours for school.